File #: 25-0188    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Public Hearing
File created: 12/4/2025 In control: Town Commission
On agenda: 12/16/2025 Final action:
Title: First Reading of Ordinance 593 Amending Chapter 75 Floodplain Management Summary: The Town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program's Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements and achieved a CRS rating of Class 8, making citizens who purchase NFIP flood insurance policies eligible for premium discounts. This ordinance amends the Town Code to comply with the requirements established by NFIP to qualify for or maintain class ratings of Class 8 or better. It is deemed to be in the best public interest to continue participating in the Community Rating System at the current class rating.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance No. 593 Amend Ch75 Floodplain Mgmt, 2. Ordinance No. 593 BIE re Ord rev Ch 75
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To: Town Commission

From: Gay Lancaster, Town Manager

Date: 12/16/2025

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First Reading of Ordinance 593 Amending Chapter 75 Floodplain Management

 

Summary:

The Town participates in the National Flood Insurance Program’s Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management activities that exceed the minimum program requirements and achieved a CRS rating of Class 8, making citizens who purchase NFIP flood insurance policies eligible for premium discounts. This ordinance amends the Town Code to comply with the requirements established by NFIP to qualify for or maintain class ratings of Class 8 or better. It is deemed to be in the best public interest to continue participating in the Community Rating System at the current class rating.

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Recommendation: Staff recommends approval.

 

Proposed Motion: Move approval of Ordinance 593 on first reading.